Charles Langford
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Charles Douglas Langford (December 9, 1922 – February 11, 2007) was an Alabama state senator who represented Rosa Parks in the famous civil rights case of the 1960s. Attorney Langford served in the Alabama Legislature as a State Representative, District 77, Montgomery County, from 1976 to 1983, and as a State Senator, District 26, Montgomery County, from 1983 to 2002. He was the sixth child of Nathan G. and Lucy Brown Langford.[1] Mr. Langford was one of two black lawyers in Montgomery at this time.[citation needed]
Quick Facts Member of the Alabama Senate from the 26th district, Preceded by ...
Charles Langford | |
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Member of the Alabama Senate from the 26th district | |
In office November 9, 1983 – November 6, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Don Harrison |
Succeeded by | Quinton Ross |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
In office November 8, 1978 – November 9, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Rufus Lewis |
Succeeded by | John Buskey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-12-09)December 9, 1922 Montgomery, Alabama |
Died | February 11, 2007(2007-02-11) (aged 84) Montgomery, Alabama |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Tennessee State University |
Profession | Attorney |
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